EDUCATE ME
The spotlight awaits local students at
this year ’ s Schools Spectacular
The state ’ s biggest showcase of public education ’ s creativity and performing arts is turning 40 , and students from North and North Western Sydney public schools are joining the ‘ Fabulous ’ party .
The students have been chosen to perform at this year ’ s Schools Spectacular - the world ’ s largest amateur variety show and one of NSW public education ’ s flagship arts events .
They will join a cast of thousands of public school students from on stage at Sydney ’ s Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November for a ‘ Fabulous ’ display of youth dance and musical performances .
The theme this year is ‘ Fabulous ’ and celebrates a show that has wowed its audiences for 40 years since its first
School students performing in previous School Spectacular events .
performance to celebrate the opening of Darling Harbour ’ s Entertainment Centre in 1983 .
This year ’ s show will feature a 2,600-person voice choir , 2,300 dancers , an 80-piece symphony orchestra , the signing choir , stage band , specialist ensembles and VET crew all under the guidance of more than 600 teachers .
Executive producer , Richard Spiewak , said the one-of-a-kind production gives thousands of public-school students the opportunity to be challenged and engaged through the performing arts .
“ The Schools Spectacular is just that – a spectacular display of the incredibly talented students and staff in our public schools ,” Mr Speak said .
“ To be chosen to perform at this worldclass event is not only testament to their talent , but also an opportunity for students to nurture their love for performing while working alongside some of the finest talents in the entertainment industry .
“ Congratulations to all the students who have been selected to perform at this year ’ s event – it is going to be fabulous ,” he said .
Tickets for the 2023 Schools Spectacular are on sale through Ticketek . Schools Spectacular is produced by The Arts Unit at the NSW Department of Education and proudly supported by Telstra , NSW Teachers Federation , School Bytes , RODE , Smartsalary , Teachers Health , Steinway Galleries . Event Partners : Qudos Bank Arena , Seven Network and Ticketek .
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